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2018-06-20 23:54:59 UTC
These are Goa's street food superstars
How long can we talk about
Goa's food without talking
about its genuinely local digs?
Here are 7 'gaddos' that you
must check out for a truly Goan
experience
Nolan Mascarenhas JUNE 19, 2018
Sandeep-Ros-Omelet
------------------
Sandeep's ros omelette. Photo: Nolan Mascarenhas
"You don't need a silver fork to eat good food."
Chef Paul Prudhomme's words could be true of
anywhere in the world, but they're particularly
true of Goa. If our laidback 'susegado' is all you
have heard of, stroll into one of the villages and
hang out at the local 'gaddo' for some cutlet pao.
And then you will have a true flavour of Goa. Here
are seven Goan street food stars to check out on
your next visit to the state:
Valanka Fast Food, Benaulim
---------------------------
Inside Valanka. Photo: Nolan Mascarenhas
Drive into Benaulim village and you will come upon a sign
that proclaims a dish so tasty, you must stop. "We serve
Goencho chauris pao, very tasty". As you'd expect, this
little gaddo, or street stall, is full of character and
quirks.
Caitan Tavares has named the stall after his daughter. On
most days, you will find him at the far end of the narrow
corridor, dressed in his shorts and football t-shirt, locked
in an animated conversation. He still has an eagle-eye on the
affairs though, and pays attention to every serving of his
famous Goan chourico pao, or Goa sausage bread, as it is
locally known. The poi itself is specially baked for his
stall by Sanjay, the village baker, who has been delivering
it at 6.30am every day for the last 24 years. Between Caitan
and his son Lavinton, they run Valanka Fast Food from dawn to
9.30pm at night.
Assured of a steady stream of diners, Caitan now moonlights
as a comic in the local 'tiatr' -- Goa's local theatre
circuit. Ask for a DVD of his rib-tickling performances to
take home with those delicious sausages. Contact:
+91-9822584195
Sandeep Gaddo, Garcia De Orta, Panjim
-------------------------------------
Sandeep's ros omelette. Photo: Nolan Mascarenhas
As the sun sets beyond the Mandovi rover, the streets around
Garcia de Orta, the municipal garden in the heart of the
city, transform into a mini "Khau Gully". From the occasional
Harley Davidson to the stream of Beemers and Mercs, Sandeep
Bhonsale's cart #37 pulls in loyalists from all over. Sandeep
himself is busy on the tava and cash counter, dishing out his
famous 'ros omelette'.
For the uninitiated, the ros omelette is a popular street
treat in Goa, quite similar to what a misal pav is to Pune,
or chhole kulche is to Delhi. 'Ros' is Konkani for gravy and
this dish is a good wholesome meal, made from chicken or
mutton gravy -- mostly xacutti masala served with omelette,
onion, lime and pao. This ubiquitous street food snack is
found across many gaddos, though there is something about
Sandeep Gaddo pulls people from far and wide. A hearty
serving of chicken or mutton gravy is served with omelettes
or, in some cases, an egg sunny side up. It's topped with
onion, a cut lime and some pao, and is bound to leave you
with a smile on your face.
The Minion Food Truck, Anjuna Crossroad Junction
------------------------------------------------
The Noronha brothers. Photo: Nolan Mascarenhas
Brothers Charles, Lazarus and Joseph Noronha have
been parking their food truck at the Anjuna Circle,
at the intersection of the Anjuna-Mapusa and
Calangute-Siolim roads almost every night since
2009. The Noronha brothers learned their trade from
their parents, particularly their father who used
to cater for weddings, and has had stints at
several beach shacks and bars. Ask Lazarus, the
chattier of the two, about his randonneuring
exploits, while Charles works the grills for your
snack. Must-haves here are the beef
croquets--minced beef coated in beaten eggs and
bread crumbs, deep fried; and fish cutlets made
from mackerel infused with popular Goan vinegar.
Try this scrumptious and tangy treat, with with a
bread-and-cheese option or simply savour them
plain. Also on the menu is a variety of Goan fast
food items from their particularly fine and spicy
Goan-sausage burger to the chicken cafereal, a
spicy grill-rubbed chicken. The secret sauce here
is Mrs Noronha's signature recipes served from this
much-loved Minion inspired food truck. The gaddo
runs all days from 6.30pm-12.30, and shuts only
when a family function descends upon them. Contact:
+91-9850095106 / 9834315789
Café Sai Anant, Parra circle junction, Parra
--------------------------------------------
Special mushroom bhaji pao. Photo: Nolan Mascarenhas
Along the main road connecting the bustling Calangute-Baga
stretch to the city of Mapusa, Sai Anant Fast Food is an
establishment built on local legend. Proof of its culinary
credentials is the fact that fellow restaurateurs and
hoteliers regularly queue up for that one signature dish—the
Oyster Xacuti. You need a bit of luck to get a portion of
this though—there is no saying when it is available. Some
claim to have had early in the morning, others say it's
served at lunch. Though fret not, the chicken xacuti, special
mushroom patal bhaji and chickoo milkshake are always in
stock. Contact: +91-9822137663
D'Silva's Fast Food, Miramar Circle, Panjim
-------------------------------------------
Beef cutlet pao. Photo: Nolan Mascarenhas
On the sandy tourist beaches of Miramar stands an important
epicurean landmark for Goenkars. Sebastian D'Silva started
this outlet 40 years ago. Today, he watches over the
proceedings from a framed photograph on the wall, as his
family serves regulars from their home-kitchen. Over the
years, D'Silva's roast beef cutlet pao has attained cult
status. Succulent, juicy pieces of the undercut stuffed with
freshly grated veggies sandwiched between hot bread—this
one's a hot favourite. But equally delicious are the pork
chops, chilly fry bread and chicken cutlets. Tip: Order the
beef chilly fry by the kilo for your next party and thank us
later. Contact: +91-9822158338 / 981731205
Irmao's, Santa Cruz, Panjim
---------------------------
Irmao's gaddo. Photo: : Nolan Mascarenhas
Meet Jose Dias, a kind soul who just wants everyone
to have a good time. Almost every day over the last
14 years, Dias has been diligently opening his
counter at 6pm, running it till 10:30pm, if it's
been a good day. Very good days are when he's sold
out by 8pm and he can head home early. The
hot-sellers are prawn cutlets and chicken chops,
which are often sold out within the hour. Also
recommended is the chicken liver chilly fry in poi,
or the beef chilly fry and cutlets, if you're in
the mood for something hearty.
Taste of Goa, Majorda
---------------------
Omelette sorpotel. Photo: Nolan Mascarenhas
Hear the occasional rumble of the train and you see a smile
on the face of the otherwise reticent Anthony Mascarenhas. He
runs Taste of Goa, literally off the train tracks. This
modest gaddo pulls in the crowds for its unique Omelette
Sorpotel, a vinegary version of the Goan ros omelette. "I
prefer eating sorpotel for breakfast, with my bread and fried
eggs. So, I created an all-day breakfast offering for my
customers," Anthony says. He tells us that he sources the
sorpotel from a local "aunty", but is too smart to tell us
more. Though with a dish that good, we don't really care as
long as it is available on demand. The menu is limited, with
beef kheema and bread as the other staple.
SEE IMAGES AT:
https://www.cntraveller.in/story/these-are-goas-street-
food-superstars/#s-cust0
How long can we talk about
Goa's food without talking
about its genuinely local digs?
Here are 7 'gaddos' that you
must check out for a truly Goan
experience
Nolan Mascarenhas JUNE 19, 2018
Sandeep-Ros-Omelet
------------------
Sandeep's ros omelette. Photo: Nolan Mascarenhas
"You don't need a silver fork to eat good food."
Chef Paul Prudhomme's words could be true of
anywhere in the world, but they're particularly
true of Goa. If our laidback 'susegado' is all you
have heard of, stroll into one of the villages and
hang out at the local 'gaddo' for some cutlet pao.
And then you will have a true flavour of Goa. Here
are seven Goan street food stars to check out on
your next visit to the state:
Valanka Fast Food, Benaulim
---------------------------
Inside Valanka. Photo: Nolan Mascarenhas
Drive into Benaulim village and you will come upon a sign
that proclaims a dish so tasty, you must stop. "We serve
Goencho chauris pao, very tasty". As you'd expect, this
little gaddo, or street stall, is full of character and
quirks.
Caitan Tavares has named the stall after his daughter. On
most days, you will find him at the far end of the narrow
corridor, dressed in his shorts and football t-shirt, locked
in an animated conversation. He still has an eagle-eye on the
affairs though, and pays attention to every serving of his
famous Goan chourico pao, or Goa sausage bread, as it is
locally known. The poi itself is specially baked for his
stall by Sanjay, the village baker, who has been delivering
it at 6.30am every day for the last 24 years. Between Caitan
and his son Lavinton, they run Valanka Fast Food from dawn to
9.30pm at night.
Assured of a steady stream of diners, Caitan now moonlights
as a comic in the local 'tiatr' -- Goa's local theatre
circuit. Ask for a DVD of his rib-tickling performances to
take home with those delicious sausages. Contact:
+91-9822584195
Sandeep Gaddo, Garcia De Orta, Panjim
-------------------------------------
Sandeep's ros omelette. Photo: Nolan Mascarenhas
As the sun sets beyond the Mandovi rover, the streets around
Garcia de Orta, the municipal garden in the heart of the
city, transform into a mini "Khau Gully". From the occasional
Harley Davidson to the stream of Beemers and Mercs, Sandeep
Bhonsale's cart #37 pulls in loyalists from all over. Sandeep
himself is busy on the tava and cash counter, dishing out his
famous 'ros omelette'.
For the uninitiated, the ros omelette is a popular street
treat in Goa, quite similar to what a misal pav is to Pune,
or chhole kulche is to Delhi. 'Ros' is Konkani for gravy and
this dish is a good wholesome meal, made from chicken or
mutton gravy -- mostly xacutti masala served with omelette,
onion, lime and pao. This ubiquitous street food snack is
found across many gaddos, though there is something about
Sandeep Gaddo pulls people from far and wide. A hearty
serving of chicken or mutton gravy is served with omelettes
or, in some cases, an egg sunny side up. It's topped with
onion, a cut lime and some pao, and is bound to leave you
with a smile on your face.
The Minion Food Truck, Anjuna Crossroad Junction
------------------------------------------------
The Noronha brothers. Photo: Nolan Mascarenhas
Brothers Charles, Lazarus and Joseph Noronha have
been parking their food truck at the Anjuna Circle,
at the intersection of the Anjuna-Mapusa and
Calangute-Siolim roads almost every night since
2009. The Noronha brothers learned their trade from
their parents, particularly their father who used
to cater for weddings, and has had stints at
several beach shacks and bars. Ask Lazarus, the
chattier of the two, about his randonneuring
exploits, while Charles works the grills for your
snack. Must-haves here are the beef
croquets--minced beef coated in beaten eggs and
bread crumbs, deep fried; and fish cutlets made
from mackerel infused with popular Goan vinegar.
Try this scrumptious and tangy treat, with with a
bread-and-cheese option or simply savour them
plain. Also on the menu is a variety of Goan fast
food items from their particularly fine and spicy
Goan-sausage burger to the chicken cafereal, a
spicy grill-rubbed chicken. The secret sauce here
is Mrs Noronha's signature recipes served from this
much-loved Minion inspired food truck. The gaddo
runs all days from 6.30pm-12.30, and shuts only
when a family function descends upon them. Contact:
+91-9850095106 / 9834315789
Café Sai Anant, Parra circle junction, Parra
--------------------------------------------
Special mushroom bhaji pao. Photo: Nolan Mascarenhas
Along the main road connecting the bustling Calangute-Baga
stretch to the city of Mapusa, Sai Anant Fast Food is an
establishment built on local legend. Proof of its culinary
credentials is the fact that fellow restaurateurs and
hoteliers regularly queue up for that one signature dish—the
Oyster Xacuti. You need a bit of luck to get a portion of
this though—there is no saying when it is available. Some
claim to have had early in the morning, others say it's
served at lunch. Though fret not, the chicken xacuti, special
mushroom patal bhaji and chickoo milkshake are always in
stock. Contact: +91-9822137663
D'Silva's Fast Food, Miramar Circle, Panjim
-------------------------------------------
Beef cutlet pao. Photo: Nolan Mascarenhas
On the sandy tourist beaches of Miramar stands an important
epicurean landmark for Goenkars. Sebastian D'Silva started
this outlet 40 years ago. Today, he watches over the
proceedings from a framed photograph on the wall, as his
family serves regulars from their home-kitchen. Over the
years, D'Silva's roast beef cutlet pao has attained cult
status. Succulent, juicy pieces of the undercut stuffed with
freshly grated veggies sandwiched between hot bread—this
one's a hot favourite. But equally delicious are the pork
chops, chilly fry bread and chicken cutlets. Tip: Order the
beef chilly fry by the kilo for your next party and thank us
later. Contact: +91-9822158338 / 981731205
Irmao's, Santa Cruz, Panjim
---------------------------
Irmao's gaddo. Photo: : Nolan Mascarenhas
Meet Jose Dias, a kind soul who just wants everyone
to have a good time. Almost every day over the last
14 years, Dias has been diligently opening his
counter at 6pm, running it till 10:30pm, if it's
been a good day. Very good days are when he's sold
out by 8pm and he can head home early. The
hot-sellers are prawn cutlets and chicken chops,
which are often sold out within the hour. Also
recommended is the chicken liver chilly fry in poi,
or the beef chilly fry and cutlets, if you're in
the mood for something hearty.
Taste of Goa, Majorda
---------------------
Omelette sorpotel. Photo: Nolan Mascarenhas
Hear the occasional rumble of the train and you see a smile
on the face of the otherwise reticent Anthony Mascarenhas. He
runs Taste of Goa, literally off the train tracks. This
modest gaddo pulls in the crowds for its unique Omelette
Sorpotel, a vinegary version of the Goan ros omelette. "I
prefer eating sorpotel for breakfast, with my bread and fried
eggs. So, I created an all-day breakfast offering for my
customers," Anthony says. He tells us that he sources the
sorpotel from a local "aunty", but is too smart to tell us
more. Though with a dish that good, we don't really care as
long as it is available on demand. The menu is limited, with
beef kheema and bread as the other staple.
SEE IMAGES AT:
https://www.cntraveller.in/story/these-are-goas-street-
food-superstars/#s-cust0